The press release is headed "Groove Armada and more added to Mostly Jazz Festival 2025." In a world where "jazz" is widely co-opted - perhaps because of the cachet it bestows, perhaps from misunderstanding or perhaps because few can agree anymore what it is - the heading sounds promising, as if in Birmingham this summer jazz were being reclaimed - with just a little non-curricular "commercial ...

1 天前 · The press release is headed “Groove Armada and more added to Mostly Jazz Festival 2025.” In a world where “jazz” is widely co-opted – perhaps because of the cachet it bestows, perhaps from misunderstanding or perhaps because few can agree anymore what it is – the heading sounds promising, as if in Birmingham this summer jazz …

2025年1月11日 · Pablo Tarantino Quartet: Charnia They say : “Pablo Tarantino is a soulful and richly creative new composer/drummer who plays with sensitivity, precision, and depth. His debut album Charnia leads us on a refreshing jazz excursion rich with beautiful melodies, subtle surprises, complex rhythms, and moving improvisations. His fine quartet plays brilliantly together. Do take a listen!” Jana […]

2025年1月11日 · Manington, Dave: Weightless. They say : Dave Manington’s Riff Raff’s new album, Weightless, showcases a decade of collaboration with intricate compositions, dynamic improvisation, and evocative lyrics, all-star line-up.(Lamplight Social Records LSRDL35) Manson, Bevan: Talking to Trees. They say : Bevan Manson’s tribute to the natural world featuring acclaimed vocalist Tierney Sutton and ...

2024年12月31日 · JJ writers chose their favourite releases - or jazz experiences - from 2024. As might expected with such a now teeming and mature art as jazz, there’s no consensus, but plenty of enthusiasm. However, as the only title receiving more than one endorsement, Emily Remler: Cookin’ At The Queens - surely a worthy winner - gets the cover spot...

2025年1月7日 · Fujii, Satoko, Natsuki Tamura and Ramón López: Yama Kawa Umi. They say : Trumpeter Natsuki Tamura and pianist Satoko Fujii are joined by drummer Ramon Lopez for the trio’s second album.(Not Two) Galvin, Elliot: The Ruin. They say : New album from one of London’s most lauded pianists – mem of Shabaka Hutching’s band and Dinosaur.His first record for Gearbox Records and his first solo ...

Jazz Journal is the oldest English-language magazine dedicated to the coverage of jazz music. Founded by Sinclair Traill in 1948, it has been published from the UK in web-form only since 19th January 2019, following continuous print publication for seven decades. The editor is Mark Gilbert, who was assistant editor of the magazine 1981-1999 and […]

5 天之前 · London band Ezra Collective, known for various appearances as a jazz group on TV and radio, have been nominated in four categories in the 2025 Brit awards – Mastercard Album of the Year, Group of the Year, Best New Artist and Alternative / Rock Act. Their publicist says the announcement comes after a “string of […]

2 天之前 · Jazz educator and bassist Gary Crosby is to lead a jazz jam at London’s Jazz Café 2 February to mark his 70th birthday (26 January 2025). Titled “Gary Crosby’s Great Big 70th Birthday Jam” it will feature a mix of Tomorrow’s Warriors alumni, emerging artists and current members of the Tomorrow’s Warriors Young Artist Development programme and recall the Sunday afternoon Jazz Café ...

2025年1月17日 · Among the notable events at Ronnie Scott’s January to March are Eliane Elias, Marius Neset, Dave Douglas, Billy Harper, John Scofield and Bill Evans’ Vans Band. This month, 25 January, Ronnie’s also repeats its instrument “amnesty”. First standout this month is The Royal Scammers, in which brothers Paul (g) and Jeremy (d) Stacey lead a […]